It is no secret that the built-in internet browser on the Playstation 3 is unstable causing frequent crashes, even on tame sites like YouTube.1up.com reported yesterday that PS3 users are being frustrated again when the popular TV, movie, and video media site Hulu.com met PS3 owners with a nasty message reading:
"Unfortunately, this video is not available on your platform. We apologize for any inconvenience."
This comes despite the fact that PS3 owners have enjoyed the video service ever since its launch in 2007.
Engadet.com has determined that it is likely that the change has been made specifically to block video streaming to the Playstation 3.
This could possibly be a devastating move for Hulu.com since its revenue is generated by advertisements coupled with video streams.
By eliminating the PS3 user base, they would limit the number of hits the site will receive and reduce their advertising revenue.
However, it is likely that Hulu is simply updating its service to better accommodate the PS3 browser since videos will occasionally malfunction on the PS3 brower which not only affected the site's videos, but advertisements as well.
If the advertisements don't play, Hulu doesn't get paid.
This all comes days after Sony releases update 2.80 for the PS3 which allows users to text chat with friends in-game among other minor updates.
It is possible that Sony made its own browser incompatible with Hulu, but that would be unwise as well since the beauty of the PS3's browser is that it makes the PS3 a more multimedia based plateform.
Nevertheless, I suggest a full boycott on Hulu.com until the matter is resolved.
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